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What President Trump’s team wants from the rest of the world

While substantial confusion remains over the White House’s objectives, a clearer picture of trade talks is starting to emerge.

Europe Must Choose Between America and China

In a multi-polar world, old certainties about the US security guarantee and access to markets no longer hold.

Four Economists Dissect Trump’s Tariffs for the New York Times

American Compass chief economist Oren Cass joins three other economists to discuss the effects of the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs in a live conversation for the New York Times.

Trade Deals in the Time of Tariffs

The reciprocal levies aimed at allies have been paused for 90 days, now what?

Oren Cass is profiled by Shadi Hamid in the Washington Post

Oren Cass says shock and awe on trade is needed, but don’t alienate allies needlessly.

Policy advisor Mark DiPlacido speaks with the Boston Globe

Trump’s trade war is reckless. But his appetite for protectionism is more widely shared than you may realize.

Oren Cass joins Amanpour and Company

Chief economist Oren Cass joins Amanpour and Company to discuss why he believes in tariffs.

Oren Cass joins Ross Douthat on ‘Interesting Times’

Chief economist Oren Cass joins Ross Douthat on the inaugural episode of his new podcast, ‘Interesting Times.’

‘Totally silly.’ Trump’s focus on trade deficit bewilders economists

Many economists disagree with Trump’s tariff strategy, but American Compass policy advisor Mark DiPlacido disagrees.

Policy advisor Mark DiPlacido joins Channel 4 UK

American Compass policy advisor Mark DiPlacido joins Channel 4 UK’s Matt Frei for a frank discussion of the President Trump’s latest tariffs.

Oren Cass Discusses Trump’s Tariffs with Politico

Oren Cass is defending Trump’s tariffs — but says the administration needs to improve its messaging.

Stop Freaking Out. Trump’s Tariffs Can Still Work.

Last week’s “Liberation Day” marked a kind of D-Day in the effort to reorder the international economic system.

Oren Cass Joins Pod Save America

Oren Cass joins fellow Williams alumnus Jon Lovett on Pod Save America to discuss the Trump tariffs.

Oren Cass Debates Kimberly Clausing on Foreign Policy Live

Chief economist Oren Cass debates Trump’s tariffs with professor Kimberly Clausing on Foreign Policy Live.

Oren Cass joins Vox’s ‘Today, Explained’

Oren Cass, unlike most mainstream economists, doesn’t think that Trump’s tariffs are a bad idea.

Companies Stung by Tariffs Explore Lawsuit Against Trump

Trade groups are weighing the risk that a lawsuit could prompt Trump to dig in on tariffs.

Policy advisor Mark DiPlacido joins Undercurrents

Mark DiPlacido of American Compass joins Emily Jashinsky to make the case that Donald Trump’s tariff plan will ultimately benefit the American economy.

Oren Cass Debates Congressman Ro Khanna on Breaking Points

Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti are joined by Ro Khanna and Oren Cass to discuss Trump’s tariffs.

Economist Oren Cass Debunks Liberal Fearmongering About Trump’s Tariffs

Chief economist Oren Cass joins the Breitbart News Daily Podcast to discuss Trump’s tariffs.

Trump’s tariffs aim to reset global trade — and boost America’s workers

President Trump ushered in a new era of US trade policy Tuesday — a national course correction after decades of unfair trade practices

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